Title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Senior Communications Manager and Directors
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
KEY ATTRIBUTES | QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in PR, marketing, or other related field
- Minimum 5-6 years of PR / Marketing experience
- Agency experience is a plus for understanding communication principles and agency functions
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
- Arabic proficiency is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Proven track record in managing clients and media relations
- Extensive press and social contacts in GCC
- Strong understanding of the luxury sector and market insights
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage team members effectively
- Experience with crisis management and media strategy development
- Flexible, versatile and copes well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
- Proactively identify challenges and propose solutions to address client needs
- Driven, ambitious, and enthusiastic about the world of PR and luxury
- Flexibility to travel for work as required
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Successfully lead the management of client accounts, ensuring the successful execution of PR and communication strategies
- Lead the implementation of strategic communication plans tailored to client objectives
- Lead client calls and strategy meetings when necessary, ensuring clear communication and alignment of deliverables
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior managers and executives(if applicable), fostering professional development within the team
- Proactively identify media opportunities, develop impactful storytelling angles, and drive high-value media coverage
- Oversee writing and distribution of communications material, press releases, Q&A, speeches, presentations and collateral materials of clients
- Oversee monthly coverage reports, analysing media coverage
- Lead the planning and execution of events, activations, and press engagements for clients
- Play an active role in crisis communication management, providing clients with guidance and response strategies
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with media, influencers, and key industry stakeholders
- Support new business development, including pitching to potential clients and contributing to agency growth
- · Stay informed on market trends, competitor activities, and emerging PR opportunities to enhance client strategies
